England kick off World Cup 2026 against Croatia at the Dallas Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Thomas Tuchel’s side have been drawn alongside the Eastern European outfit, Ghana and Panama in Group L, which they are favourites to top.

Croatia will pose a tough test in their opener and, as the Three Lions know all too well, are not a side that should be underestimated at a tournament.

Tuchel has made it clear many times that England are in North America to win the World Cup and revealed ahead of the game he believes his squad have the right mindset.

He said: “They know We all know, and I think you have to grow into a tournament. At the moment, I don’t feel that any emotional fuel is needed to make everyone clear what is happening. But at the moment I see it even as an advantage that we’re focused on what we can actually influence. We don’t put it in the bigger picture – just put it where it is. We know.”

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England v Croatia on TV and online.

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When is England v Croatia?

England v Croatia will take place on Wednesday 17 June 2026.

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England v Croatia kick-off time

England v Croatia will kick off at 9pm UK time.

The Group L match is set to be played at the Dallas Stadium in Texas, United States.

What TV channel is England v Croatia on?

You can watch the game live on ITV 1.

All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.

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How to live stream England v Croatia online

UK viewers can stream the game live online via ITVX.

The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.

Is England v Croatia on radio?

You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.

BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.

talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.

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